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2-3 Week Old Chicks

By Wells Brothers
Saturday, February 16th, 2019
2-3 Week Old ChicksKeeping chickens, weeks 2-3

With a clean brooder, fresh feed and clean water, your chicks are settled in and off to a good start by weeks two and three. It’s time to enjoy them. Chicks are very social and will provide hours of entertainment. You will see their unique personalities emerge as each day goes by and they will grow into mature chickens before you know it.

Now, listen to them.  Chicks will emit a soft cheeping sound when everything is right in their world. This sound can be used as a means of determining their comfort status. A chick that is stressed due to conditions being too hot or cold, wet litter, or one that is hungry or thirsty will have a shrill or higher pitched cheep or may cheep very rapidly. Translate this as a call for help and look for the problem.

Things to do for your chicks this week
  • The brooder temperature should be reduced to 85°F (lower 5° each week to a minimum of 65°F).
  • Chicks should be exposed to at least 10 hours of light per day after the first week.
  • Brooder guard can be removed now if it hasn’t been already. Chicks should be able to find the heat source by this time.
  • After the brooder guard is taken out, the feeders and waterers can be moved further away from the source of heat. As the chicks become more active and continue to grow, this will give them more space for exercise and will help keep the feeders and waterers cleaner and keep them from being heated by the heat lamp.
  • Any paper or pans used to feed should be taken out if you are sure chicks are eating from the feeders. The level of feed in the feeders can be decreased a little each week until they are half full at all times. This will help reduce the amount of feed waste.
Tips to grow on
  • Keep checking on chicks to make sure they are comfortable. Again, chick behavior is the best measure of the ideal brooder temperature.
  • Continue to provide unlimited feed and water at all times.
  • Clean and refill waterers daily.
  • Remember, good sanitation is critical to avoid health problems when caring for young chicks. Keep litter dry by removing wet and soiled litter and replacing it with clean, dry litter.
  • Always store feed in a well-ventilated, dry area that is insect and rodent free.
Looking ahead

A complete and balanced feed will provide all the nutrition your chicks need to grow into healthy, productive birds. Feeding extra grains or scraps to your chicks can reduce the amount of complete feed they eat and may prevent them from getting all the nutrients they need to grow and develop properly.

One of the most common and deadly diseases in chicks is coccidiosis. Caused by a parasite, it is spread through the droppings of infected birds. Coccidia love damp, warm environments so wet litter and unsanitary brooder conditions are a prime breeding ground for this parasite. Most birds will come into contact with coccidia at some time but appear to be most susceptible to the disease between 3 to 5 weeks of age. If chicks are healthy and live in a dry, clean, well-managed environment, they are often able to fight it off or may only get a mild case, which can even go undetected. Symptoms of coccidiosis can include diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, weight loss, no desire to eat, ruffled feathers and an overall sickly appearance. If you suspect coccidiosis, seek treatment immediately. Commercial vaccines and medicated feeds are available to prevent coccidiosis. However, the ideal prevention for this disease is maintaining a dry, sanitary, stress free environment through good management.

If you suspect disease or some other serious health problem in your flock, contact your veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment options.

Source: Purina Poultry

 

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Easter Egg Hound Hunt

By Wells Brothers
Tuesday, February 12th, 2019
Apr
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9:00 am

Easter Egg Hound Hunt sponsored by Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn and Garden CenterJoin us for the Easter Egg Hound Hunt, an egg-cellent Spring event! Owners will have great fun as dogs enjoy sniffing out doggie-treat filled Easter Eggs at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. Will your dog find one of the Golden Eggs and win a special prize? Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn and Garden Supply is proud to be a part of this pet-friendly event. Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes (six-foot max) and under their owner’s control at all times. Dogs must have current tags. You may sign up two dogs per person. Owners must be 16 years old or older. No more than two dogs per person will be allowed. Cost is $9.  Click here to register through the Plano Parks and Recreation. Register with course #15893.

Date: April 13, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
Address: 5901 Los Rios Blvd. (Between Jupiter and Parker Road), Plano, TX 75074
Cost: $9

 

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How to Start Raising Chickens: Start Your Backyard Flock

By Wells Brothers
Monday, January 28th, 2019

Backyard FlockPoultry breeds come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Families interested in eggs or meat typically choose chickens. But show birds, game birds, waterfowl and turkeys are becoming increasingly popular for people who simply enjoy watching colorful, unique birds in their backyards.

If you’re looking to get fresh eggs, consider these chicken breeds: White Leghorn hybrids, Rhode Island Reds, Andalusians or Ameraucanas.

For meat production, consider Cornish Cross chickens, which grow rapidly. For dual-purpose production, consider Plymouth Rock, Sussex, Buff Orpingtons or sex-linked hybrid chickens.

For show or pets, consider Silkie, White Crested Polish, Japanese or bantam chickens.

Be sure to thoroughly research the needs of individual poultry breeds before purchasing them. Some have very specific environmental needs and may not mix well with the average backyard flock. Be sure you have all necessary supplies before the chickens arrive at your home.

Any chicks you purchase should be from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean hatchery to enhance livability and decrease potential disease problems. Chicks should be vaccinated against Marek’s disease soon after hatching. Good sources for purchasing chicks include your local Purina dealer or a reputable hatchery that ships straight to your home. Consult your veterinarian before purchasing chicks.

Source: Purina Poultry

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Victor Hi-Pro Plus Dog Food Savings

By Wells Brothers
Monday, January 28th, 2019
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Victor Hi Pro Plus Dog Food at Wells Brothers in Plano, TexasSave on Victor Hi-Pro Plus Formula dog food in February, at Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn and Garden. If you’re thinking about making the switch to a super premium, grain free dog food, now is the time.

$1.00 off the 5# bag
$2.00 off the 20# bag
$3.00 off the 40# bag

VICTOR Hi-Pro Plus is a nutrient-dense, multi-meat formula packed with USA sourced beef, chicken, pork, and fish. Every bag consistently provides the high levels of quality protein and sustained energy needed for growing puppies, pregnant and lactating females, and high performing dogs to be at their very best. This formula contains the nutrients essential for supporting a healthy pet, specifically: vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, protein, and amino acids.

VICTOR Hi-Pro Plus is formulated to meet the standards for AAFCO nutritional profiles — essential to be “complete and balanced” as an All Life Stage formula for dogs.

Sale valid February 1 through February 28, 2019.

Categories : Events, News & Updates, Pet Food of the Month, Pets, Specials

February 2019 Voucher

By Wells Brothers
Thursday, January 24th, 2019

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Upcoming Events

  • February 1, 2019:
    • Victor Hi-Pro Plus Dog Food Savings ()
  • March 2, 2019:
    • Low Cost Vet Clinic At Wells Brothers (12:00 pm)
    • Tomato Growing Workshop (1:00 pm)
  • March 16, 2019:
    • Kids Organic Gardening Workshop March 16 (1:00 pm)
  • March 30, 2019:
    • Intro to Canning Workshop (1:00 pm)
  • April 9, 2019:
    • Chicken Workshop: Raising Backyard Chickens (6:00 pm)
  • April 13, 2019:
    • Easter Egg Hound Hunt (9:00 am)
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